Virus Alert!
Mar 31st 2004, 11:55 pm
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Virus Alert!
Both my computers are down at the moment infected with viruses. One thing they seem to have more of out here is viruses!
It really was our own fault as we disabled the Norton for 2 days and forgot to put it back on. In that time we got 3 different virus on one computer and 2 on the other. One of them is called Fatboy and is fairly new.
Just warning you to be protected users
and always practice safe Internet access or else it will be an expensive mistake
It really was our own fault as we disabled the Norton for 2 days and forgot to put it back on. In that time we got 3 different virus on one computer and 2 on the other. One of them is called Fatboy and is fairly new.
Just warning you to be protected users
and always practice safe Internet access or else it will be an expensive mistake
Apr 1st 2004, 12:00 am
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Re: Virus Alert!
Originally posted by tinaj
Both my computers are down at the moment infected with viruses. One thing they seem to have more of out here is viruses!
It really was our own fault as we disabled the Norton for 2 days and forgot to put it back on. In that time we got 3 different virus on one computer and 2 on the other. One of them is called Fatboy and is fairly new.
Just warning you to be protected users and always practice safe Internet access or else it will be an expensive mistake
Both my computers are down at the moment infected with viruses. One thing they seem to have more of out here is viruses!
It really was our own fault as we disabled the Norton for 2 days and forgot to put it back on. In that time we got 3 different virus on one computer and 2 on the other. One of them is called Fatboy and is fairly new.
Just warning you to be protected users
and always practice safe Internet access or else it will be an expensive mistake
Second easiest way is never open email attachments from people you don't know.
Apr 1st 2004, 12:00 am
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Tell me about it. We have just taken over a site because the person that set it up did not test the backups or the virus updates. He did not hand it over to us and funnily enough every exe there got infected. Luckily it was a Novell site so the server was fine.
I am in the process of upgrading the AV software here. The new software updates every 60 minutes and users cannot disable it.
BTW keep yourself up to date with windows update as well. Plenty of viruses bypass AV software through security flaws in Windows.
I am in the process of upgrading the AV software here. The new software updates every 60 minutes and users cannot disable it.
BTW keep yourself up to date with windows update as well. Plenty of viruses bypass AV software through security flaws in Windows.
Apr 1st 2004, 12:03 am
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Re: Virus Alert!
Originally posted by renth
Easiest way to avoid a virus is not to use Microsoft Outlook.
Second easiest way is never open email attachments from people you don't know.
Easiest way to avoid a virus is not to use Microsoft Outlook.
Second easiest way is never open email attachments from people you don't know.
Apr 1st 2004, 12:33 am
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Re: Virus Alert!
Originally posted by renth
Easiest way to avoid a virus is not to use Microsoft Outlook.
Second easiest way is never open email attachments from people you don't know.
Easiest way to avoid a virus is not to use Microsoft Outlook.
Second easiest way is never open email attachments from people you don't know.
Apr 1st 2004, 1:38 am
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Re: Virus Alert!
Originally posted by bondipom
Yep and yep (but theres always one that will open that exe). We use groupwise here and are down a fraction of the time other exchange sites we know of.
Yep and yep (but theres always one that will open that exe). We use groupwise here and are down a fraction of the time other exchange sites we know of.
Apr 1st 2004, 1:53 am
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Re: Virus Alert!
Originally posted by bondipom
What client do you use Renth?
What client do you use Renth?
Apr 1st 2004, 2:10 am
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Re: Virus Alert!
Originally posted by MrsDagboy
Thats because you use a superior product
Thats because you use a superior product
Apr 1st 2004, 5:22 am
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I tried Norton but it wasn't compatible with my Tiny machine running ME. It killed my pc so I had to run recovery disc which has now set me back 3 or so years. Have now installed McAfee which seems to be fine, it is detecting a number of viruses at the moment. Saved at last, lol.
Regards
Sarah
Regards
Sarah
Apr 1st 2004, 6:44 am
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the number of viruses being released into the wild in the past 2 months has been spectacular.The anti-v companies are really struggling to keep up with them
as a quick fix you can download the stinger tool from
http://www.nai.com/us/index.asp
(its on the right of the screen )
also
http://www.f-secure.com/
the reason I post these is that some people still dont have an anti-v on their machines.
The latest vius is a beaut -it executes itself on unpatched versions of IE 5.5 and below
as a quick fix you can download the stinger tool from
http://www.nai.com/us/index.asp
(its on the right of the screen )
also
http://www.f-secure.com/
the reason I post these is that some people still dont have an anti-v on their machines.
The latest vius is a beaut -it executes itself on unpatched versions of IE 5.5 and below
Apr 1st 2004, 6:48 am
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Since Monday Sophos have issued 11 identity updates. I use AVG from www.grisoft.com . It is free and so far I am virus free.
Apr 1st 2004, 8:00 am
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As well as the AV software that everybody is using.............
Don't forget a good FIREWALL.
Us IT'ers will probably have them but it is equally important for all.
Don't forget a good FIREWALL.
Us IT'ers will probably have them but it is equally important for all.
Apr 1st 2004, 9:25 am
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Bondi,
I got a crack for AVG and you are right it appears to be a really good product. It has caught stuff that CA's Etrust has not.
Not bad for a freebie
I got a crack for AVG and you are right it appears to be a really good product. It has caught stuff that CA's Etrust has not.
Not bad for a freebie
Apr 1st 2004, 9:29 am
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Originally posted by Billabong
Bondi,
I got a crack for AVG and you are right it appears to be a really good product. It has caught stuff that CA's Etrust has not.
Not bad for a freebie
Bondi,
I got a crack for AVG and you are right it appears to be a really good product. It has caught stuff that CA's Etrust has not.
Not bad for a freebie
Apr 1st 2004, 9:34 am
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Originally posted by bondipom
I am migrating away from CA at work. It wasn't up to it. I am dreading the rollout day because I think there will be a few minor infections around.
I am migrating away from CA at work. It wasn't up to it. I am dreading the rollout day because I think there will be a few minor infections around.
do you have CA ammo package software - will do your roll out beautifully